About the Author

Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History at King's College, London, and has been described as 'the outstanding British naval historian of his generation' (David Cannadine). His books include Trincomalee: The Last of Nelson's Frigates and The Foundations of Naval History, and his highly successful history of the British Navy, 'War at Sea', was broadcast on BBC2.

Reviews

'The outstanding British naval historian of his generation.' David Cannadine